Richard P Getz
MilitaryAssigned to 410BS, 94BG, 8AF USAAF. Transferred to 333BS, 94BG, 8AF USAAF. Wounded in Action (WIA). Returned to ZI, due to wounds.
Awards: PH, WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 333rd Bomb Squadron 410th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-754449 and 36312545 on enlisting
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Lucky Rebel/Eagle's Wrath
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Erie Ferry, Kac's Flak Shack, Green Hornets
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 410th Bomb Squadron
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Leading Lady
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 333rd Bomb Squadron
Places
- Site type: Airfield
- Known as: Rougham
- Site type: USAAF heritage site
Events
| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Illinois, USA | 17 April 1919 | Son of Thomas B and Caroline H Getz. |
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Enlisted |
Los Angeles, CA | 17 October 1941 | |
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Based |
Bury St Edmunds | 30 April 1944 | Transferred to 333BS, 94BG, 8AF USAAF. |
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Other Promotion |
Rougham, UK | 6 June 1944 | Promoted to 1st Lieutenant. |
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Other Wounded in Action (WIA) |
21 July 1944 | Regensburg Mission. Hit in ankle by flak shard. WIA | |
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Other Hospitalised |
21 July 1944 | Hospitalised prior to be returned to US hospital. | |
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Other Discharged USAAF |
16 July 1945 | Honourable discharge. | |
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Died |
San Diego, CA | 28 October 2004 | |
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Based |
Bury St Edmunds | 30 April 1944 | Assigned to 410BS, 94BG, 8AF USAAF. |